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Understanding Punitive Damages in Colorado Injury Cases
Car accidents and other personal injury incidents can leave victims facing overwhelming medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering. In most Colorado personal injury cases, accident victims can recover compensation for these losses in the form of economic damages (financial losses) and non-economic damages (personal losses). In certain extreme cases, courts can go…
How Are Lost Wages Calculated in a Personal Injury Claim?
When you’re injured due to someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries, including lost wages. These are the earnings you missed out on because your injuries prevented you from working. Compensation for lost wages is a critical part of many personal injury claims, but calculating these damages requires specific…
How Are Pain and Suffering Damages Calculated?
When you’re injured in an accident, Colorado law allows you to pursue two primary types of compensation: economic and non-economic. Economic damages cover measurable financial losses like medical bills and lost wages. Non-economic damages, also known as “pain and suffering” damages, compensate for physical pain and emotional impacts of an accident. Pain and suffering…
Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Claims in Colorado
If you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence in Colorado, you have limited time to file an injury claim against the at-fault party. Colorado has strict statutes of limitation for personal injury lawsuits. These deadlines determine how long you have to take legal action after an accident or injury. Failing to file a…